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February 2022 — Founding of Association des GuinĂšs ManguĂšs de GuinĂ©e (AGMG), Guinea

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February 2022 — Founding of Association des GuinĂšs ManguĂšs de GuinĂ©e (AGMG), Guinea The Association des GuinĂšs ManguĂšs de GuinĂ©e (AGMG) was founded in Guinea-Conakry in February 2022 and was registered on 7 December 2023. The aim of the organisation is to contribute to the development of sexual minorities and to defend their rights. AGMG’s …

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31 March 2021 — Trans-Arc-En-Ciel GuinĂ©e Founded, Guinea (Guinea-Conakry)

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Based in Guinea (Guinea-Conakry), Trans-Arc-En-Ciel GuinĂ©e was founded on 31 March 2021 by Binette, Mimi, Christine and Rubi. It is a non-governmental, non-profit association of transgender women which campaigns for the recognition and respect of their rights, access to equitable care and economic empowerment of trans women in the Republic of Guinea. Translated from the …

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9 March 2020 — Founding of Trans Future DRC/ASBL, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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Trans Future DRC/ASBL was founded on 9 March 2020 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The organisation, focusing on trans rights, was registered on 8 December 2021. Vision To ensure that all transgender people within its radius of action can play a determining role or they will be actors in their own development in …

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20 December 2019 — Initiative of Trans With a Mission – Uganda (ITWAM) Founded, Uganda

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The Initiative of Trans with a Mission-Uganda (ITWAM) was founded by Gafidyn Rae Wesonga and a few other members of the trans community on 20 December 2019 (names withheld for safety reasons). They’re a rural, indigenous, non-hierarchical, trans-feminist, youth-led community-based organisation. Focus areas ITWAM’s primary focus areas include: ITWAM works towards advancing equity, equality, and …

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April 2019 — Groupe d’action FĂ©ministe Maroc (GAFM) Founded, Morocco

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Groupe d’action fĂ©ministe Moroc (GAFM) was founded in April 2019 by Izgar Belrhali. GAFM works to eliminate gender expression-based violence through an intersectional and feminist self-defence method. The group is led by trans, non-binary people and is community-specific. GAFM aims to promote feminist self-defence as a means of emancipation through sharing information, establishing contact, creating …

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June 2017 — Founding of West Africa Trans Forum, Liberia

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West Africa Trans Forum (WATF) was founded in June 2017. It is a network of trans people and/or groups led by trans, intersex and non-conforming people whose work requires a strong movement both nationally and regionally because they face a great threat in issues of violations and discrimination.  Mission The mission of WATF is to Objectives Values and …

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2017 — ENVOL Association (Action SantĂ© Trans* BĂ©nin) Founded, Benin

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Action SantĂ© Trans* BĂ©nin (ENVOL) is a human rights organisation founded in 2017 in Benin. It was officially registered in 2019. ENVOL is committed to creating an enabling environment for the health and well-being of discriminated against and marginalised trans people in order to fight for the respect of their human rights through the organisation’s …

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August 2016 — Founding of Crùme de la Crùme House of Fame Foundation (CDLC), Nigeria

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In August 2015, CrĂšme de la CrĂšme (CDLC), focusing on trans and non-binary rights, was founded in Nigeria. CDLC was registered on 18 September 2018. The organisation was founded by Ejiogu Franklin Chigozie, a non-binary person who led other trans persons to formulate the vision of the organisation. Background CDLC started as an in-house group …

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July 2016 — Founding of East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN), East Africa

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In July 2016, The East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN) was formed in Kenya as a network of trans-diverse activists and organisations in East Africa working to improve the livelihoods of gender-diverse persons in East Africa. Member organisations represent 25 activist and trans community organisations across Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. EATHAN’s …

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April 2016 — Synergy Trans Benin Founded, Benin

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In April 2016, Synergy Trans* Benin was established as the first national trans organisation in Benin, intervening for the rights and development of trans people in the country. They are campaigning to increase the visibility of the needs and realities experienced in Black communities of French-Africa (Francophone Africa). The Executive Director for Synergy Trans* Benin …

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October 2015 — Founding of Wings to Transcend Namibia (WTTN),  Namibia

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Jholerina  B. Timbo founded Wings to Transcend Namibia (WTTN) in October 2015. Jholerina is one of the trans activists who collaborated with Gabrielle Le Roux in the Proudly African portrait drawing series, which was created during the Eastern and Southern African Trans/Gender Identity Institute, in December 2008. Mission “Wings To Transcend Namibia will be a …

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August 2015 — Trans Wellness Project Founded, South Africa

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Protea Psychosocial Support Project for Transgender People (PPSTP) was officially registered in August 2015. It would change its name to the Trans Wellness Project (TWP) in 2016 during its first Strategic Planning session, which included board and community members. Formed by former Gender DynamiX (GDX) staff member, Whitney Quanita Booysen, TWP works with trans and …

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2015 — Trans* Research, Education, Advocacy & Training (TREAT) Founded, Zimbabwe

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Founded in 2015 by Rikki Nathanson, The Trans* Research, Education, Advocacy and Training (TREAT) was the first trans-led, and gender-diverse focussed organisation in Zimbabwe. TREAT’s mission is to inform and transform attitudes and address injustice and inequalities faced by the Trans diverse population in Zimbabwe. Background After being arrested under charges such as criminal nuisance …

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November 2014 — High Court Rules in Favour of Trans Woman in Case Against Kenya National Examination Council, Kenya

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In November 2014, trans woman Audrey Mbugua won the case taken to the Kenyan High Court in March 2013 Audrey Mbugua (JR Case No. 147 of 2013) to compel the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to change the name on her high school diploma. She also sought the removal of the male sex marker on …

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